Shreveport City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: March 19, 2024

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Location	1234 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

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Shreveport City Jail is a low-security jail located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Louisiana law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Shreveport City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Shreveport City Jail is not serious. The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Shreveport City Jail.

Inmate Search

Shreveport City Jail, Louisiana, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Shreveport City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 318-673-7300, and the Shreveport City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Louisiana statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA Overview

City of Shreveport

Coordinates:

32.51472°N 93.74722°W

Country:

United States

State:

Louisiana

Parishes:

Caddo, Bossier

Founded:

1836

Incorporated:

March 20, 1839

Named for:

Captain Henry Miller Shreve

Government:

Mayor:

Adrian Perkins (D)

City Council:

Members list Chair: James Flurry (R)Dist A: Willie Bradford (D)Dist B: LeVette Fuller (D)Dist C: John Nickelson (R)Dist D: Grayson Boucher (R)Dist E: James Flurry (R)Dist F: James E. Green (D)Dist G: Jerry Bowman (D)

Area:

City:

123.00 sq mi (318.58 km2)

Land:

107.76 sq mi (279.09 km2)

Water:

15.25 sq mi (39.50 km2)

Metro:

2,698 sq mi (6,987.8 km2)

Elevation:

154 to 253 ft (46 to 77.1 m)

Population (2010):

City:

199,311

Estimate (2019):

187,112

Rank:

1st in Caddo Parish 3rd in Louisiana 133rd in United States

Density:

1,736.44/sq mi (670.45/km2)

Urban:

298,317 (US: 126th)

Metro:

443,708 (US: 119th)

Demonym(s):

Shreveporter

Time zone:

UTC−6 (CST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−5 (CDT)

ZIP codes:

711xx

Area code(s):

318

FIPS code:

22-70000

Primary airport:

Shreveport Regional Airport

Interstates:

Waterways:

Red River, Cross Bayou

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Precincts:13

Full Time Sworn Officers:511

Full Time Civilians:170

Part Time Civilians:109

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Shreveport City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Shreveport City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Shreveport City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Shreveport City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Shreveport City Jail

1234 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

Sending Money

The Shreveport City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Shreveport City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Shreveport City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Shreveport City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Shreveport City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Shreveport City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Shreveport City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Shreveport City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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Shreveport City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Shreveport City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	1234 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101
City	Shreveport
Postal Code	71101
State	Louisiana
County	Caddo Parish